CHIC CELEBRATION 2014 SOPHISTICATED CUISINE AUTHENTIC SURROUNDINGS

To usher in the holidays, Plaza Athénée, A Royal Méridien Hotel is offering a festive experience complete with stimulating gourmet feasts and special events. The joyous spirit of the occasion is tangible throughout the hotel from 1 December onward, bedecked with twinkling tree and decorations. Every seasonal delicacy imaginable is arrayed in our restaurants and bar and the incredible walk-in gingerbread house packed with goodies will be available throughout Deecember. Santa and Santarina will make their appearance with Christmas presents for children and sonorous seasonal songs sung by our cherubic choir set the seal on the definitive Christmas experience on Christmas’ eve and day.

Below are the festive celebrations at Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel:

SPREAD THE JOY JAPANESE STYLE at UTAGE

Available for dinner celebrations on 24, 25, 31 December and lunch celebration on 1 January.

At times of acceptable over-indulgence such as these, atarachi is certainly in keeping with the festive spirit, if Japanese cuisine is your thing. Explore a long list of prime produce cooked according to your taste. And we do mean prime – from lobster to oysters, Hokkigai clams to Agagai clams, hamachi yellowtail to shake salmon, amebi shrimp to Alaskan king crab, and more. Feed your inner carnivore, too, with Wagyu beef, black pig and foie gras, plus so much more.

THB 3,040 net per person with free flow Sake, beer, wine selection.

THB 2,800 net per person with water + green tea

FESTIVE TASTES OF THAILAND at SMOOTH CURRY

Available for dinner celebrations on 24, 25 and 31 December.

Some of the finest flavours in Thai cuisine are arrayed for your festive delectation. Select from four choices for each of six courses as savvy Chef Jasvir goes to town with a collection of delectable dishes ranging from stir fried minced chicken/potato/curry in cones to stewed beef cheek soup, salmon/chu-chee curry, and sousvide duck/Chinese gravy, all capped with classic desserts.

THB 2,400 net per person with Beer + Wine + sparkling wine

A HEART-WARMING CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION at THE RAIN TREE CAFÉ

CHRISTMAS’EVE Dinner, 24 December

CHRISMAS DAY Lunch, 25 December

As per tradition, the arrival of the combined grand buffet and a la carte Christmas dinner is a magical moment when the feverish anticipation comes to fruition. Taking pride of place are naturally the roasts – succulent butterball turkey, spicy herbed lamb rack and smoked pork chop. Sharing the spotlight is glorious seafood with Fine de Claire oysters, Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab and tiger prawns. Duck breast stuffed with prune, Peking duck and live foie gras terrine and all-inclusive a la carte menu ranges from salmon tartar with quail egg to warm lobster salad are available. Finally, Christmas pudding takes on new meaning as part of the Yuletide gala desserts. There is so much to look forward to indeed!

SEAFOOD BUFFET EXTRAVAGANZA at THE RAIN TREE CAFÉ

CHRISTMAS DAY Dinner, 25 December

Turn your Christmas Day dinner into a spectacular feast with a Seafood Buffet Extravaganza. Dive in and explore the Andaman Sea delicacies as well as lobsters from the Atlantic Coast of North America, the world famous scallops from Japan, salmon from Norwegian and more to be discovered.

CHRISTMAS FARE EXTRAORDINARE at THE REFLEXTIONS

CHRISTMAS’ EVE Dinner, 24 December + CHRISMAS DAY Dinner, 25 December

When a driven chef creates his dream Christmas menu, an intense succession of exquisite delicacies ensues. Prepare to be pampered. Experience Christmas spirit in extremis as culinary artist Daniel Bucher delivers a passionate new take on tradition. Seven savoury courses and two desserts form a continuous crescendo of yuletide discovery. From St. Michel oysters/saffron/chorizo to roasted pheasant/champagne pickled cabbage and Glühwein espuma to roast apple ice cream – not to mention Scottish salmon, foie gras, lamb and bison – the festive main event could hardly be more gourmet.

DIVINE NEW YEAR DINING at THE REFLEXIONS

NEW YEAR’S EVE Dinner, 31 December

The Reflexions’ culinary artists ensure that the special occasion is the landmark event it should be with some remarkable gastronomy The arrival of a new year merits something out of the ordinary and The Reflexions’ culinary artists don’t disappoint. An inspired sequence of gastronomic revelations begins with oysters St.Kerber/saffron/chorizo and segues into beetroot + pear smoked eel/anchovies. Foie gras torchon/wild berry jam complements grilled Hokkaido scallop/chestnut + port while Pike perch sousvide builds to a climax of Roasted venison/porcini/coffee. Sweet delights of Champagne, elderflower espuma and walnut cake/ roast apple ice cream ensure that the celebratory repast hits all the right buttons.

A SPARKLING NEW YEAR COUNT DOWN at THE GLAZ BAR

from 10:00 pm to midnight

Party all the way through the chimes of New Year into the wee hours of 2014 in one of Bangkok’s schmooziest bars, with live music, masterfully mixed cocktails and ultimate chill factor. Snacks + tapas available from 10:00pm till midnight. And you’ll need the energy to complete the annual marathon of merriment.

A BUBBLY NEW YEAR’S BRUNCH at THE RAIN TREE CAFÉ

NEW YEAR DAY BRUNCH, 1 January, from 12.00 PM – 04.00 PM

New Year’s Day Brunch at The Rain Tree Café continues its tradition of featuring rare delicacies that inspire and delight. Expect to be entertained with a multidimensional array of luxury morsels, from specially selected oysters to caviar scrambled eggs, not to mention Hokkaido scallop/truffled cauliflower, Monkfish/steamed mussels, and intriguing selections of complimentary a la carte dishes to order.
Meanwhile the drinks menu fizzes with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Grande Champagne from the illustrious three-centuries-old House of Louis Deau, along with rare cognacs, vintage cocktails, assorted beers and red, white and sparkling wines.

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Past: Lecturer, Instructor at School of Architecture King Mongkut University of Technology, Architect at RNL Architect, Architect at Roth Sheppard Architects
Education: School of Architecture Chulalongkorn University Bangkok Thailand (B.Arch)
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